Fallout of August 21
The August 21, 2004 grenade attack on Awami League rally changed the nature of politics in Bangladesh. The political atmosphere has become more violent than any time before. This inhuman attack has destroyed our long hope for good politics. The seed of distrust has turned into a full-grown tree. At present our two major political parties have adopted the formula “The more you fight, the more you gain in politics.” They are continuing with their old culture of rivalry and there is no sign that they might come out of this shortly. Violence is also common among activvists of the same party to get position in the party. Now it is well established among political parties that money, muscle power and violence are the only means to come to power. The people of Bangladeshi are peace loving. If peace doesn't prevail in society, the political parties will lose public support very soon. The time has come to think about it. The two parties should forget all past conflicts, sit together, and save the country.
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